From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Pool
“The pool is not very large, but it serves the purpose,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says. The neighbor’s existing evergreens provide privacy for swimmers and sunbathers.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Terrace and swimming pool
A screened porch with mahogany-framed doors at the back of the home leads to a stone terrace and swimming pool where the family gathers in good weather.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Patio
A rustic table on a covered patio is a good place to take a midday break after working all morning on the farm.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Covered porch with seating
The covered porch features a cozy conversation area with commercial-grade seating that can withstand coastal weather.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Covered porch
The covered porch overlooks the gazebo and is bordered by a bed of hydrangeas and New Guinea impatiens. It features a cozy conversation area with commercial-grade seating that can withstand […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Screen Porch
The family enjoys spending time on the screened porch, which opens to the swimming pool.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
Family Style-Exterior
Designer Barbara Batesko spent summers at the Jersey Shore when she was a child and wanted to re-create that experience for her own children. Her Avon-by-the-Sea home serves as both […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
History Revisited-Exterior Patio
The previously enclosed patio was renovated to create an open-air, yet sheltered, gathering space.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
History Revisited-Exterior addition
An addition at the back of the home features an abundance of large windows.